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Oct 2025
1h 34m

A Practical Way to Fight for a Brighter ...

Morning Brew
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I sat down with assistant professor of labor studies and author of We Are the Union, Eric Blanc, to discuss: the euphoria and struggle of movement-building as a response to hopelessness, how mid-century suburban development undermined labor power, and why understanding (and wielding) economic leverage is critical. (05:22): The pushback against unions and ... Show More
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